If you haven’t discovered the charms of this ‘pearl of the Indian Ocean’, now could be just the time. There’s no denying Sri Lanka has been doing it tough in recent years with political and social upheaval and tourism taking a direct hit, but now this resilient and beautiful nation is welcoming back travellers with […]

Kuoni has expanded its Indian Ocean range with additional hotels in Sri Lanka, Mauritius and the Seychelles. The operator has added 11 properties in Sri Lanka including the Hide Ella Hotel & Resort, Haritha Villas & Spa and Jetwing Safari Camp.Kuoni said it wants to “put the spotlight” on the country and is launching new […]

Aitken Spence Travels, the foremost Destination Management Company (DMC) in Sri Lanka, joined hands with Sri Lanka Tourism to organize Familiarization (FAM) tours for trade and media partners from Seychelles and South Africa. The FAM tours provided an unforgettable experience for the visitors, showcasing a diverse array of attractions, from the vibrant city of Colombo […]

Mrs. India Inc, the esteemed beauty pageant celebrating the essence of womanhood, unveiled its highly anticipated grand finale of Season 4 in the captivating island nation of Sri Lanka. It was the first time in the history of Mrs. India Inc that the prestigious event was held on an international stage. With an impressive participation […]

A new luxury airline with all-flat seats will head to Australia following its launch later this year, operating the first direct Australia-Maldives flight. This masthead can reveal designated Maldives carrier Beond (pronounced “beyond”) is on track to launch a non-stop Perth-Male route in less than a year. The new “premium leisure” airline will target affluent […]

Relics of Buddhism are always magnificent to behold. They dot the East Asian world, and are the testament to the devotion and ancient history of its peoples. One such relic is the magnificent statue of Avukana Buddha, considered to be one of Sri Lanka’s most important Buddhist sites. Almost in the geographical center of this nation, it […]

Sri Lanka’s cabinet has approved the extension of reduced embarkation fee for Jaffna airport by another six months to boost tourism with India, cabinet spokesman Bandula Gunawardene said. “We have made the Jaffna as an international airport recently,” Minister Gunawardena told reporters Tuesday. “This was because of the government expectation of increasing Indian tourists who […]

A two-phase mega campaign starting in early August and the promotion of hot air ballooning over pristine nature are among the key steps being taken by Sri Lanka to woo tourists from India and other nations in a bid to revive tourism in the cash-strapped country. Describing Sri Lanka a “resilient nation” and a “land […]

Malaika Arora is undoubtedly one of the fittest actors in the B-Town. We often see her getting papped while going to the gym or visiting the yoga classes. In between all her fitness regimes, she makes sure to enjoy her cheat meals and relish the yummiest delicacies. Right now, the actor is in Sri Lanka […]

Sri Lanka Tourism recently engaged in fruitful discussions with Australian cricket and rugby officials, aiming to promote the  country as a premier tourism destination among Australian sports enthusiasts.  The Sri Lankan delegation led by Tourism Minister Harin Fernando was accompanied by Sri Lanka Tourism Ambassador and former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Sanath Jayasuriya and Sri […]

Jazeera Airways, a leading airline in the region, has announced plans to increase the frequency of flights to popular destinations including Colombo in response to the growing demand for summer travel.   The airline aims to cater to the desires of travellers seeking quick getaways or relaxing holidays to Sarajevo, Tbilisi, Baku, and Colombo, all of […]

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry is experiencing a notable surge in tourist arrivals, with the first 13 days of July welcoming a total of 55,566 tourists, whilst pushing the cumulative number of visitors to 680,440. Leading the influx of tourists for the month so far is India, with 8,169 arrivals accounting for 18% of the total, […]